SIFAX Group, UI Dental Students Drive Impact with Mega Outreach

 

SIFAX Group has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and healthcare accessibility by sponsoring the University of Ibadan Association of Dental Students (UADS) 2024 Mega Outreach.

 

The event, held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Sabo community in Mokola, Ibadan, brought vital oral health services to an underserved population while fostering dental hygiene awareness.

As the first of two proposed initiatives for 2024, the outreach was made possible through SIFAX Group’s generous funding. Their support covered essential logistics, including securing the venue, procuring medical supplies, providing personal protective equipment, and facilitating transportation.

The outreach positively impacted no fewer than 165 residents, who benefitted from free dental checkups, scaling and polishing, and oral hygiene education. The services were expertly delivered by final-year dental students and two medical doctors on the team. Notably, 30 participants were referred for professional scaling and polishing, while every attendee received a toothbrush and toothpaste—highlighting the event’s overarching goal of equipping individuals with the tools and knowledge needed to maintain better oral health.

Community leaders expressed heartfelt gratitude to SIFAX Group for their invaluable support, emphasizing the transformative impact of the outreach. Likewise, the dental students praised the sponsorship, which not only enabled them to serve the community but also enhanced their clinical skills.

The UADS Executive Committee on Dental Education and Health (CODEH) also extended its appreciation to SIFAX Group for making the event a reality. They reaffirmed their commitment to continuing similar initiatives in the future, ensuring the spirit of care and service remains alive.

“We deeply appreciate SIFAX Group for sponsoring this outreach. With your support, UADS CODEH was able to reach out to the populace of Sabo community, providing them with free medical tests and dental consultations, bringing oral health services closer to their community,” said Mr. Kehinde Omotoso, a representative of UADS CODEH.

He added, “With your formidable support, as we have enjoyed in this outreach, we can keep sensitizing people on quality oral health practices and providing free dental consultations and procedures beyond the four walls of the dental center.”

This impactful collaboration between SIFAX Group and UADS exemplifies the power of partnerships in driving meaningful social change. Through such initiatives, underserved communities can access essential healthcare services, fostering a healthier and more informed society.